PepsiCo Targets 15% Revenue Boost for Thai Contract Farmers Using AI and Advanced Farming Technologies
PepsiCo, the producer and distributor of Lay’s potato chips, has intensified efforts to boost agricultural productivity among its 5,800 contract farmers, aiming to increase revenue by 15% for 35% of these farmers by 2030.
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What is Going on With Nebraska Corn?
With USDA reporting another great week for Nebraska corn, the state’s extension climatologist said that the state’s corn crop has had a “Goldilocks start.”
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Yes, Denmark Is Taxing Cow Farts. Here’s Why
The Scandinavian country is taking aim at one of climate change’s top sources by proposing a carbon tax tied to the flatulence of its farmers’ livestock.
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Farmer Co-Ops Play Crucial Role
Cooperatives provide a platform for farmers to pool resources, preserve market access, share risk and enjoy economies of scale. That’s important to maintaining leverage and bargaining power.
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Arizona to Aid in U.S. Cotton Bump
Of the estimated 16 million bales of U.S. cotton expected this year, about 280,000 of those could come out of Arizona if producers achieve the five-year average of 1,350 pounds per acre.
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